HUMAN VISION AND FUNCTION
ORT1HVF
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to provide students with an introduction to the human visual system, in order to explore the local and international sociological impacts of diseases of the eye and decreased visual function. Normal function is presented by explaining characteristics of light as an electromagnetic energy spectrum; the anatomy and physiology of the eye; visual pathways to the brain, and finally 3 D perception. Some vision measurements are described so that discussion of decreased vision in eye disease can occur. The five major eye diseases affecting populations globally are discussed. These include refractive error (the need for corrective lenses/glasses), cataract, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. Medical (drug) and surgical treatment and management of these diseases are discussed using patient case scenarios.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Meri Vukicevic
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students from outside of the Faculty of Health Sciences may enrol in this subject. This subject has a quota.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Lecture Notes Ophthalmology | Recommended | James, B., Chew, C., Bron, A. 2007 | 10TH EDN, BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, UNITED KINGDOM |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meri Vukicevic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One group electronic poster presentation (500-words equiv) | 30 | |
| One individual reflective summary of e poster (300-word equiv) | 20 | |
| Two 45-minute online quizzes | 50 |